If you’re going to be in the Pigeon Forge area this coming spring for the premiere of Lightning Rod at Dollywood, you might also want to take a ride on one of the four alpine coasters in the region. What...
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7 Stages of Riding Out a Coaster Breakdown
There’s no good time for a coaster to break down — especially when you’re in line. And you have X number of minutes left at the park to ride X number of coasters. You’re halfway through a line when you hear the dreaded spiel over...
Continue reading...MagicBands 101
When I returned from my recent trip to Walt Disney World the question I was most often asked was: what did you think of the MagicBands? How do they work and when do you use them? I think the best...
Continue reading...13 Tips to Save Time, Avoid Long Lines, and Experience More Rides at Amusement Parks
Theme parks and roller coasters are fun – waiting in long lines is not. If you want to save precious time during your amusement park visit you’ll need to steer clear of those long queues. Here’s our best advice to...
Continue reading...Gift Guide for Coaster Enthusiasts 2014
The holiday shopping season is upon us once again and if you’re on the hunt for that special gift for a friend or family member who happens to be a roller coaster enthusiast, you’ve come to the right place! The...
Continue reading...Theme Park Safety Tips
Safety always comes first when riding amusement rides, says Kathryn Woodcock, a professor at Ryerson University in Toronto, Canada. She’s the director of the THRILL Lab (Tools for Holistic Ride Inspection Learning and Leadership) program where students study the application...
Continue reading...The Fear of Riding Alone
There’s something about riding a ride alone that makes riding a thrill ride a thousand times more terrifying. When you think about it, even when you’re riding with a friend, you’re still technically alone. The comforting hand of a loved...
Continue reading...How to deal with someone who is afraid to ride a coaster
“No, I don’t like roller coasters,” your friend informs you. He’s that guy in your group of friends at Six Flags for a day of white-knuckle thrills who will be waiting at the ride’s exit. Until you entered the park, you...
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